Christmas 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Syria
Christmas in Syria is celebrated with a public holiday every 25 December, as it is in a majority of countries around the world. This Christian festivity commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is part of a 22-28 day season in the Christian calendar known as Advent.
In 2025, Christmas falls on Thursday 25 December. The holiday will be on Friday 25 December in 2026.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 2026 | 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 2027 | 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
While a Muslim-majority nation, a surprisingly high 10 percent of Syrians are Christians who celebrate Christ’s birth each year. Many of them are Eastern Orthodox, however, and observe Christmas on 6 January instead of on 25 December.
On 6 December, many churches in Syria hold a special service for Saint Nicholas Thaumaturgus, a character strikingly similar to “Old Saint Nick”. Then, they may fast from meat in the days leading up to Christmas Day.
Finally, note that on Christmas Eve, which is 5 January to many Syrians, the Wise men’s smallest camel is said to bring children presents.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 Dec | Wed | Christmas Day |
| 2023 | 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |